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JULY NEWSLETTER
july 2014
Volume 4, Issue 6
In this issue
STRATEGIC PLANNING
KEEP COLOR AND RUN ON
NEW MEMBERS
FIND OUT WHO’S GOT SPIRIT
SIKESTON CORPORATE GAMES
2014 SJBR
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strategic PLAN
The Board of Directors and Staff at the Sikeston
Regional Chamber are constructing a short and
long-term strategic plan. We have enlisted the
expertise of an external consultant to help us
identify our strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to better represent the Sikeston regional business community. Our fundamental goal
is to evaluate the effectiveness of SRC in helping our members and the local business scene
grow. We hope to develop a specific road
map for the future direction of the Chamber
throughout the region. Currently, we are working to strengthen our mission statement to address the economic needs of a regional and national business association. The SRC aspires to
be a positive influence in the expansion of new
and existing business and individuals within the
Sikeston region. Ultimately, the foundation of
the Chamber is to promote economic development, membership, and to create conditions
where our individual members and businesses
are encouraged and inspired to succeed.
Corporate Sponsors
KEEP COLOR AND RUN ON 2014 RODEO RUN
Back by popular demand, the 2014 5K Run/Walk theme will be KEEP COLOR
AND RUN ON, a tribute to the famous Color Run. Runners will be showered
with colored powder at every kilometer in this all out happy, colorful event.
On Saturday, August 2nd, our run kicks off the excitement of Rodeo week
as the “calm before the storm”. Those of you wanting to participate in a
color run won’t have to travel to St. Louis or Nashville to do so because the
Sikeston Regional Chamber is bringing this fun run to the streets of Sikeston!
Last year’s run brought over 200 participants and a variety of sponsors in an
attempt to promote a healthy and active lifestyle in the community.
SRC is excited to partner with regional sponsors including,
Allen Home Care, ESI.comm, First State Bank and Trust, Focus Bank, Grant Financial, Missouri Delta Medical Center, Mitchell Insurance, Montgomery Bank,
Orgill, Pepsi and Randy’s RX! Various sponsors will have promotional booths,
so get there early to check out all the great products and services you can
get locally. Early registrants are guaranteed a t-shirt, discount entrance fee,
and are able to pick up their runner packets in advance but the deadline is
coming up fast (Get it? It’s a race!) so be sure to register today to make sure
you don’t miss out on these great deals. Runners should encourage friends,
family, and neighbors to come out and watch as you cross the finish line,
as there will be places for everyone to cheer you on. This race isn’t just for
adults, there is a one mile Fun Run for the kiddos, too! For more information
about entering this year’s race or to sponsor, please contact the Sikeston Regional Chamber today.
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SAY HELLO TO OUR NEW MEMBERS
Bootheel Crossfit
111 Lakeside Drive
Sikeston, MO. 63801
573-258-2112
michael@bootheelcrossfit.com
Crazy Bart Fitness
2107 East Malone
Sikeston, MO 63801
573-703-2806
Upcoming JULY events
ALL MONTH—The Sikeston Convention & Visitors Bureau Photo Contest
1-Jr. Trailblazers Meeting
3- ESI.comm Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
4- Fourth of July
City and Chamber Offices will be closed in recognition of Independence Day
4- Elk’s Fireworks Show at Sikeston Complex
5-Public Library will be closed in recognition of Independence Day
7- Concordia Lutheran Church and School’s Vacation Bible School
7- Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
7-The Sikeston City Council Meeting
8-DED Board Meeting
8– The Board of Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting
8- The Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
8– Adult Trailblazers Meeting
10-The Stormwater Management Board Meeting
10- Best Western Plus Ribbon Cutting/ Open House
11- Parengo Coffee House Open Mic Night
12– The Compost Site on Compress Road Will Be Open
14– The Housing Authority Commission Meeting
17– The Vision for Tomorrow Strategic Plan Implementation
Commission Meeting
19-Orscheln Tractor Show & Blood Drive
19–Downtown Sikeston Ice Cream Social & Car Show
21- The Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority Commission Meeting
21- The Public Safety Advisory Board Meeting
22– The Tourism Advisory Board Meeting
22- VNA Grief Support Group Meeting
26- The Compost Site Will Be Open
28-Special City Council Meeting
29- Sikeston Regional Chamber Board Meeting
31- Sikeston Regional Chamber Luncheon
Board of Directors & Executive
Directors
President:
Mike McReynolds,
Mike Rentals, Inc.
1st Vice President:
Justin Taylor,
Edward Jones
Investments
2nd vice President:
Mackenzie Scherer,
Shelter Insurance
SECRETARY/TRESURER:
Lisa Heuring,
Missouri Delta Medical Center
AT LARGE:
Debbie Glenn,
Manpower
Larry Eby,
Clarity Telecom
PAST PRESIDENT:
Scott Nichols,
Health Facilities Rehab
Other Voting members:
Beth Johnson,
Mitchell Insurance
Cindy Farrenburg,
Slusher Inc.
Zach Fayette,
First State Bank and Trust
Jacob Priday,
Monsanto
Matt Tanner,
First State Community Bank
Mike Tomaszewski,
Tetra Pak
Laura Collins,
Willow & Co.
Ben Alcorn,
ESI.Comm
Brooke Buchanan,
Personal Expressions
Terry Williams,
Southern Bank
Don Hart,
Hart Electric & Men of Falkoff’s
Mark Ponder,
Do it Best Corp.
Ex-offico:
Clyde Hawes,
New Madrid Co. Commissioner
Jon Douglass,
City of Sikeston
Ed Dust,
Sikeston Economic Development
darren chapman,
Mayor of Miner
Jamie Burger,
Scott Co. Commissioner
Pastor Rick Lovall,
Ministerial Alliance
Steve Borgsmiller,
SEMO-Sikeston
Shawn Towe,
Sikeston Jaycees
Michelle Reynolds,
Three Rivers College
Tom Williams,
Sikeston Public Schools
Spirit Winner
Crader and Crader Law Offices is the winner of
our July Spirit Award for the renovations that are
currently underway at their office. The team has
completely gutted the business and are starting work on the remodeling. The revamping will
include a reception area, a library and two rest
rooms. A new layout for the offices will be constructed as well. Congratulations on the remodel,
we can’t wait to see the finished product!
SIKESTON CORPORATE GAMES
Sikeston Corporate Games within the City of Sikeston Parks & Recreation Department wrapped up Saturday, June 28 at the Sikeston
Complex with events of Olympic proportion. This year’s field of
employers included 14 teams over approximately 16 events. Several
area companies that participated were: Alan Wire; Bootheel Counseling Services; City of Sikeston; DeWitt Company; Health Facilities Rehab; NewWave Communications; Orgill, Inc.; Sikeston Public
Schools; Southeast Correctional Center; Tetra Pak Materials; and
Wal-Mart, just to name a few.
The City of Sikeston has hosted Corporate Games for the past 20
years and encourages any community oriented company to participate in the (friendly) competitive events. Corporate Games offer
local companies a good opportunity for internal team building and
company pride (not to mention a little fun and exercise!) Contests
ranged from physical events such as basketball and volleyball to
mental events in the form of a trivia contest and strategic events
like horseshoes and billiards.
Special Congratulations go out to Orgill, Inc. for placing first overall
in the standings and DeWitt Company for receiving the outstanding
Sportsmanship Award. Congrats to all companies for participating
and building up your teams and the community as a whole.
SUSAN LAWRENCE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MORGAN HOUGH, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Contact Us
215 N. New Madrid Sikeston, MO 63801
Ph: 573-471-2498 Fax: 573-471-2499
E: chamber@sikeston.net
WANTED
The Sikeston Jaycees are gearing up for the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, August
6-9, for tickets or more information please call 1-800-455-BULL or visit sikestonrodeo.
com.
Entertainment this year is as follows:
Wednesday: Josh Thompson
Thursday: Thompson Square
Friday: Dustin Lynch
Saturday: Bret Michaels
Don’t forget Slack is free and open to the public, Monday and Tuesday night the week
of Rodeo at 6 PM.
Bull fighting is making a come back this year so be sure you don’t miss the action
Wednesday night August 6!
If you’re looking for the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo pageants you can print them
online at www.sikestonrodeo.com Little Miss and Mister Western, Junior Miss and Miss
Rodeo forms are all available. Pageants are July 12th and 13th.
Be sure to check back often with the Sikeston Regional Chamber
for our Rodeo Merchandise!
THE SIKESTON REGIONAL CHAMBER PRESENTS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND 8:00 AM
Mail form and entry fee to:
Sikeston Regional Chamber
215 North New Madrid Sikeston, MO 63801
Phone: 573-471-2498
Fax: 573-471-2499
Email: chamber@sikeston.net
Name:___________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________________
Phone:______________________________ T-Shirt Size: S M L XL XXL
Sex: F M
Age at time of event:________
Event: 5K______ 1 Mile Kids Fun Run______
Cost: 1 Mile Kids Fun Run $15______ 5K Run if pre-registered before July 14th $20_____
If not pre registered $25______
I ____________________________ understand that off road running and road racing can be a hazardous sport
or recreational event. In consideration for the foregoing, I, for myself, my heirs, executors,administrators, and
assigns do hereby release and discharge the Sikeston Regional Chamber, the City of Sikeston, all co-sponsors,
the race directors,or any of the race workers from all claims of damage demands, actions, and causes of action
whatsoever, in any manner arising growing out of my participation in this event. I verify that I am physically fit
and trained to enter this event.
Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: _______________
Signature of Parent or guardian if under 18 years of age:
__________________________________________________________ Date:________________